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Being a complete novice (my last diving experience was nearly three decades ago in college), I was a little nervous about the thought of open water diving. From the moment I met the two of you, however, I felt at ease and knew I would be in good hands. In particular, Ann, you have the right mix of professionalism and humor. As you took me through each test in the certification process, you made clear that you would not cut corners and took every step seriously. At the same time, your manner helped me to relax and enjoy the experience. It was quite a transition from an indoor pool and classroom lessons to the beautiful locations Darryl took us to, but I felt confident that both of you were there, that you were dedicated to what you do, and that you would make sure my entire experience went smoothly and it did.</p> <p><br> I can t wait to come diving with you again and would definitely recommend Island Ventures to my friends and anyone looking for a great dive experience in the Florida Keys! </p> <p><br> Sincerely,<br> Scott B. Klein<br> PADI Open Water Scuba Diver <br> Columbia, MD </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>From Larry</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="90%" id="table21"> <tr> <td>What a wonderful experience and a great dive operation. I brought a few friends with me to Key Largo, and found out Ann and Darrell were now dive operation owners. Having been diving with them when they were with another operation, I knew their professionalism and trusted them as someone to make bubbles with. Going out with them and Island Ventures was another memorable experience. From their fun and lively personality to their desire to insure you had a memorable experience, they are the best. Thanks Ann and Darrell, as the group I brought down are still talking about the great time they had and we can't wait to make bubbles with you again. </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <b>From Ray Nixon</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="90%" id="table23"> <tr> <td>I just wanted to thank you both for a wonderful Florida Keys diving experience.....I look forward to many more dives with your operation. So many divers underestimate the impact the boat and crew will have on their dive experience. I have learned to seek out quality and stick with it. I have been coming to Key Largo since 1998 and Island Ventures is the best operation I have encountered there. Rest assured, you will have 100% of my Keys diving business and all the referrals I have the opportunity to give...... I'll definitely keep in contact with you folks. Good luck with the rest of hurricane season &quot;05. I'll see you soon.<p><br> Sincerely,<br> Ray Nixon </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <b>From Captain Rich Betterley, Pelican Dive Charters, Sep 2005</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="90%" id="table24"> <tr> <td>Thank you very much Darrell and Ann. We had great week and we really enjoyed our time. Darrell, I really appreciate the patience you showed with the &quot;group&quot;, they can be a handful at times. We have talked already about the next trip.....Not sure what your business level is in the fall and winter but if you ever have a desire to dive the reefs of Boynton Beach and can take a day off we would love to see you on the Pelican I.<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Captain Rich Betterley, Pelican Dive Charters </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <b>From Jim Hardt, July 2005</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="90%" id="table25"> <tr> <td>Thank you for letting us share in the excitement of your first days as new dive operators, it was very special for us. Also thank you for taking the time out to do Tracy's certification dives, I know that meant a great deal to her and something she will remember for a life time.&nbsp;<p><br> Attached are the pictures I promised you and these are yours to publish or do whatever you wish with them. Thanks again for a great couple of days of diving.&quot;</td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td> &nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </div> <!-- #EndEditable --></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="18%">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="90%" id="table12"> <tr> <td> <p align="center" style="text-align: center"><font face="Gill Sans MT" size="2"> Island Ventures </font> <p class="style6"><span class="style2"> 103900 Overseas Highway - </span> <font face="Gill Sans MT" size="2"> MM 103.9, Key Largo, Florida</font></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center" class="style6"> <font face="Gill Sans MT"> <span class="style6">GPS </span></font> <span class="style6">N 25°08.630 W 080°23.910</span><p align="center" style="text-align: center"> <font face="Gill Sans MT" size="2"> Tel: 305-451-4957 <img border="0" src="../images/diveflag_sm.gif" width="19" height="14"> Toll Free: 1-866-293-5006&nbsp; <img border="0" src="../images/diveflag_sm.gif" width="19" height="14"> Fax: 305-453-0121</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style6"> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Key-Largo-FL/Island-Ventures/224229474426"> Island Ventures on Facebook</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center" style="text-align: center"> <font size="1">Email: </font> <font size="1"> <a href="mailto:dive@islandventure.com?subject=Referral from Island Ventures Web Site">Dive@IslandVenture.com</a></font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </body> <!-- #EndTemplate --> </html>